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Snacks, screens and struggles
Life, Patipat Janthong and Nattha Keenapan, Published on 04/10/2025
» At 11 years old, Warin* a 5th-grader from Bangkok, weighs 74kg and stands 153cm tall. Like many children struggling with obesity, her daily life is marked by fatigue, joint pain and the constant sense of being different from her peers.
Just 63% of women want children: survey
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/09/2025
» A Health Department survey has revealed that just 63% of Thai women aged 19–49 want children, underscoring the need for comprehensive support to ensure quality maternal care.
Bumrungrad Heart Institute Elevates Global Standards in Cardiac Care
Published on 24/09/2025
» Cardiovascular disease is a silent killer and a worldwide threat. According to the World Health Organization, 17-18 million people die from heart disease annually, accounting for one-third of all deaths. Moreover, heart disease continues to increase in prevalence among younger people with risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and a high-stress lifestyle. Bumrungrad International Hospital is committed to ensuring the Heart Institute, a specialised centre of medical excellence, remains equipped to address all forms of heart disease. With cutting-edge technology and a multidisciplinary team of specialist physicians, it delivers safe, effective treatments to help patients regain their quality of life.
NK Cell Therapy: Unlocking the body's silent army
Special Publications, Published on 24/09/2025
» In the battlefield of modern medicine, breakthroughs often arrive as new drugs or high-tech procedures. Yet a quieter revolution is underway, one that draws its strength from the body's own defences rather than pharmaceuticals.
Too many bowls? Ramen lovers may face higher health risks, study suggests
Kyodo News, Published on 23/09/2025
» In Japan's ramen-loving heartland, researchers have stirred the pot with a study suggesting that slurping down the beloved noodle dish three or more times a week might carry health risks.
Plant-forward diet can help control blood glucose
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 16/09/2025
» Dear Doctors: I suggest you talk about the benefits of a whole-food, plant-based diet for people with Type 2 diabetes. The results are marvellous, and I think the people with diabetes could be cured.
Lifetime strategy transforms heart valve disease management
Published on 11/09/2025
» Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent an increasingly significant health concern, especially among individuals under the age of 60. Although CVDs have traditionally been prevalent in older populations due to age-related degeneration, modern lifestyle factors are contributing to earlier onset. Notable risk factors include high-fat diets, physical inactivity, tobacco use, and excessive alcohol consumption, all of which promote the development of obesity, diabetes, hyperlipidaemia, and hypertension at younger ages. Additionally, congenital abnormalities and post-infectious complications play roles in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disorders. According to the World Heart Federation, cardiovascular diseases, including heart valve disease, constitute the leading cause of global mortality, accounting for more than 20.5 million deaths annually.
What is LED therapy? How red, blue and infrared light benefit health, skin and body
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/09/2025
» Not too long ago, Victoria Beckham posted a photo of herself on Instagram lying on a bed with a shield over her face that emitted a blue glow.
Study finds one-third of monks in Bangkok overweight
Post Reporters, Published on 05/09/2025
» More than third of all Buddhist monks and novices in Bangkok are overweight, according to a city-wide health screening campaign, while nearly half have high blood cholesterol, and most suffer from oral health issues.
Vantive expands dialysis plastics recycling across Asia-Pacific
Published on 05/09/2025
» Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, September 5, 2025 – Vantive, a vital organ therapy company with a 70-year legacy of kidney care innovation, today announced the expansion of its recycling programs for plastic waste from home dialysis to now include Malaysia, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand.